Why are Liverpool not playing in the Club World Cup?

The FIFA Club World Cup is into its final stages as the expanded, new look tournament moves into its final week in the USA.

This year's tournament saw an increase to 32 clubs from across the world competing for the prestigious trophy, with DAZN as the official broadcaster, showing every match live and for free. 

For English representation, Chelsea and Manchester City were selected to compete in the U.S, however 2024/25 Premier League champions Liverpool were not. 

DAZN News explains why this historic club did not make the trip to the United States this summer. 

Why are Liverpool not playing in the Club World Cup?

For this year's tournament, UEFA was allocated 12 teams with three of those spots going to Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea who are the recent winners of the Champions League. 

While there was a ranking system in place for the nine other teams, no European country could have more than two teams participate in the Club World Cup. 

Therefore, with Manchester City and Chelsea coming from England, there was no space for Liverpool at this year's tournament. 

When is 2025 Club World Cup?

This year's Club World Cup began on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami drew 0-0 with Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium. The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium. 

• Group Stage:  Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
• Round of 16:  Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
• Quarter-finals:  Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
• Semi-finals:  Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
• Final:  Sunday, July 13

How many teams are playing in 2025 Club World Cup?

In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented. 

Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts. 

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

• Al Hilal
• Urawa Red Diamonds
• Al Ain
• Ulsan HD

Confederation of African Football (CAF)

• Al Ahly
• Wydad AC
• Esperance de Tunis
• Mamelodi Sundowns

Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)

• Monterrey
• Seattle Sounders FC
• Leon
• Pachuca

South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)

• Palmeiras
• Flamengo
• Fluminense
• Botafogo
• River Plate
• Boca Juniors

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)

• Auckland City

Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)

• Chelsea
• Real Madrid
• Manchester City
• Bayern Munich
• Paris Saint-Germain
• Inter Milan
• Porto
• Benfica
• Borussia Dortmund
• Juventus
• Atletico Madrid
• Red Bull Salzburg

Host

• Inter Miami

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup live on DAZN

DAZN will broadcast every minute and every moment from the event, with all 63 matches, live-streamed on DAZN globally, and in multiple languages. 

If you are already a DAZN subscriber then the competition is part of your current membership.

To sign up for a free DAZN account now you only need an email address to register, with no hidden costs or fees.

It is simple to watch, whether on your TV, phone, tablet or computer.

Just follow these instructions....

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC  visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including all Club World Cup matches and content
• You can also upgrade to DAZN's premium Club World Cup service or a regular DAZN membership, should you then wish to